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Higginsville, MO
City in Lafayette County, Missouri.
Population
4,781
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,269
ZIP codes
0
Higginsville and its ZIP codes
Higginsville at a glance
- Higginsville is about 14 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 153rd among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $81,033, 15% above the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,100 (28% below Missouri) and median rent is $980 a month.
Local data for Higginsville, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Higginsville, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,033
Poverty rate
6.8%
Median home value
$166,100
Median rent
$980/mo
Homeownership
74.5%
Bachelor's or higher
29.9%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,457), Irish Americans (459), Mexican Americans (133).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafayette County. PPP loans are for Higginsville.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,938
8,754 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,390
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$215M
FY 2026, $6,507 per person
How people get to work
Higginsville, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.5%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Higginsville, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
482
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
40.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Higginsville, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Higginsville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AullvilleVillage | 3.2 mi | 0.3 |
| MayviewCity | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
| CorderCity | 6.9 mi | 0.4 |
| ConcordiaCity | 9.5 mi | 1.8 |
| AlmaCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| DoverTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| OdessaCity | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| LexingtonCity | 12 mi | 5.2 |
| EmmaCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| BlackburnCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Lake LafayetteCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| WellingtonCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| WaverlyCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| HardinCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Bates CityCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| HenriettaCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Higginsville, MO in?
- Higginsville is in Lafayette County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Higginsville, MO?
- About 4,781 people live in Higginsville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Higginsville?
- Nearby places include Aullville (3.2 mi), Mayview (5.4 mi), Corder (6.9 mi), Concordia (9.5 mi), Alma (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023